Obituaries

Recent obituaries in Madison, WI


The obituaries in the Madison, WI Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Madison's history and identity.

Ruth Levey

Ruth Levey

Sep 22, 2013

Madison - Ruth Levey, age 91, passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2013. She was born on March 21, 1922, in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Max and Clara Levin. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Negelow of Atlanta, Ga., Lenore Katz (Joel) of Athens, Ga., and son, Dr. Allan Levey (Lori) of Atlanta, Ga,...

Nancee Mcchesney

Nancee Mcchesney

Sep 22, 2013

MADISON- Nancee Ann McChesney, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Meriter Hospital. Nancee was born in Madison, the oldest daughter of Benjamin and Anne Cleven, and graduated East High School in 1953. She married Lester McChesney on March 29th, 1958 and together they raised three children: Cleven, Carol, and Collin. Nancee worked for...

Wayne Johll

Wayne Johll

Sep 21, 2013

REEDSBURG - Wayne Joseph Johll, age 38, departed from his earthly journey on September 21, 2013 at his home from natural causes. He was born the fourth son of Warren and Janice (Walz) Johll on January 8, 1975 in Lancaster, WI. Wayne graduated from Lancaster HS in 1993. He then moved to Madison and worked at Woodman Foods...

Jane Sagen

Jane Sagen

Sep 21, 2013

Madison - Jane Marie Sagen, age 58, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 21, 2013. Jane was born on August 9, 1955 in LaCrosse , the daughter of John and Joan (Richards) Forschler. She graduated from Caledonia High School in Minnesota in 1973 and later with her Associates Degree from MATC. Jane enjoyed spending time with her cats, Fatty...

Mora Lincoln

Mora Lincoln

Sep 19, 2013

To My dear friends who knew Aunt Mora: Mora Himel Lincoln died on Thursday Sept 19 at 2:19 PM had she waited until evening there would have been a full moon in play. Mora turned 104 in July and had a wonderful birthday party with many friends from Madison. She was born in 1909 in Chicago Illinois (really...

Curtis Hoffman

Curtis Hoffman

Sep 19, 2013

Curtis C. Hoffman, age 79 passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2013, surrounded by family. He was born in Whitewater on July 21, 1934 to Carl and Ruth (Barber) Hoffman. Curtis was a longtime resident of Stoughton and charter member of Covenant Lutheran Church. Beginining in 1955 he served 4 years of active duty with the...

John Romens

John Romens

Sep 19, 2013

Waunakee Romens, John R., age 61, passed away on September 19, 2013. John is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and sisters. Visitation will be held Monday September 23, 2013 at Winn-Cress Funeral Home, 5785 Hwy Q, Waunakee, WI. 53597 from 5pm-6pm with services beginning at 6pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity...

I. Rodes

I. Rodes

Sep 17, 2013

Middleton - I. Lenora Rodes, age 49, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. She was born on August 16, 1964 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, the daughter of Thomas H. Rodes and Ruby "Penny" Ziemer. In 1982, Lenora graduated from Sun Prairie High School, later on attending the University of Wisconsin - River Falls and...

Nathan Rall

Nathan Rall

Sep 17, 2013

STOUGHTON - Nathan Carl "Nate" Rall, 28 passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday September 17, 2013 in Stoughton. Nathan was born, one of six children, on December 5, 1984 to George and Sheila (Dowling) Rall in a country farmhouse in Georgetown, PA. In 1992 he moved with his family to Stoughton WI. He always felt Pennsylvania...

Albert Grover

Albert Grover

Sep 16, 2013

Madison-On September 16th at the age of 92, Albert Archer Grover passed away in his home in the arms of his loving wife surrounded by his family. He will be remembered for his friendly smile and an Irish twinkle in his eye. Albert was born on October 9, 1920 in Orono, ME, the son of Josephine and Archer...

Bruce Klawitter

Bruce Klawitter

Sep 16, 2013

Madison - Bruce Alan Klawitter, age 54 passed away unexpectedly. Bruce loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid woodworker. He is survived by his parents, Wayne and Marilyn (Inglett) Klawitter, a brother, Neil Klawitter (Courtney), a sister, Kay (Mark) Bell and a nephew Nicholas Valentine. He was preceded in death by a nephew,...

Jose Aguilar

Jose Aguilar

Sep 16, 2013

Jose E. Aguilar, age 55, beloved husband and father, went home peacefully after a long fight with End-Stage Kidney Disease and Multi Myeloma Cancer on Monday, September 16, 2013. He was born on December 14, 1957 in Eagle Pass, Texas to Thomas and Dora (Sonora) Aguilar. He graduated from Eagle Pass High School in 1976. Shortly after he...

Mary Moore

Mary Moore

Sep 15, 2013

Madison - Mary Isabel Moore, age 99, passed away at St. Mary's Care Center on September 15, 2013. She was born January 21, 1914 in Dunn Township, Wisconsin. The daughter of Harry and Laura Hoskins Moore. Mary attended Door Creek School McFarland, Starr School Stoughton, and graduated from Stoughton High School. After school she worked as a Secretary...

Margaret Ulber

Margaret Ulber

Sep 15, 2013

Margaret (Peggy) Ulber, 86, of Madison, Wisconsin died September 15, 2013. She was born to Alexander and Esther (Racz) Kish on August 20, 1927, in Hammond, Indiana. Peggy graduated from Dean Academy in 1945 and Dean Junior College in 1947 in Franklin, Massachusetts. She also took art and art education classes at the Art Institute of Chicago and...

Elizabeth Cullen

Elizabeth Cullen

Sep 15, 2013

Elizabeth "Betty" Cullen, age 105, died on Sunday Sept 15, 2013 at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center at the age of 105. She was born on July 31, 1908 in the Town of Berry to Michael and Regina (Struby) Kelter. She married Francis Cullen and he preceded her in death in 1990. Betty worked for a number...

Shirley Townsend

Shirley Townsend

Sep 15, 2013

Shirley M. Townsend, age 84 passed away Sunday, September 15, 2013. Arrangements are pending at this time. Cress-Stoughton

Dale Schultz

Dale Schultz

Sep 14, 2013

Madison - Dale M. Schultz, age 59, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on August 31, 1954 in Madison, Wisconsin to Merlin and Marian (Renk) Schultz. Dale worked for Union Cab for 34 years. He was an avid Brewers fan and enjoyed playing fantasy baseball. Dale loved listening to...

Wayne Kaski

Wayne Kaski

Sep 13, 2013

Sun Prairie - Wayne E. Kaski, age 92, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2013 at St. Mary's ER in Sun Prairie. He was born on March 25, 1921 in Knox Mills, Wisconsin the son of Hemmie and Amelia (Berhow) Kaski. Wayne served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of the Old Apostolic...

James Hofer

James Hofer

Sep 13, 2013

James Leslie Hofer, age 64, died peacefully in the gardens of Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin on September 13, 2013. Jim was the first child of the late Leslie J. And Bertha B. Hofer. Born April 16, 1949 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, Jim lived in Pittsville, Wisconsin until attending college at UW-Stevens Point where he earned a Bachelor's...

Roger Gunderson

Roger Gunderson

Sep 12, 2013

Deerfield- Roger I. Gunderson, age 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare Inc. He was born in Madison on July 15, 1936, the son of Emmett and Seborg Gunderson. Roger is survived by his children, Sherry (Steven Kvammen) Gunderson, Stacey (Gary) Ellis and Daren (Kelly); grandchildren, Jeff, Ryan, Zach and Molly; great granddaughter,...

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